Norfolk State (11-7) vs Coppin State (2-14)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm (Joseph G. Echols Hall)
Betting Odds: Norfolk State -20.5 -- Over/Under: 134 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Coppin State Eagles and the Norfolk State Spartans meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Memorial Hall Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Coppin State vs. Norfolk State prediction.
Coppin State Recap
The Coppin State Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from an 85-77 loss at the hands of South Carolina State last time out to fall to 2-14 on the year. After this game, Coppin State will head on the road for a matchup against the Howard Bison.
Eagles Looking For Consistency
Toby Nnadozie has 10.5 PPG as the only active double-digit scorer for Coppin State this season with Derrius Ward still out injured. Julius Ellerbe III has 9.6 PPG with 5.8 RPG to lead the Eagles on the glass along with 2.3 APG while Jonathan Dunn has 8.9 PPG with 4.7 RPG and Peter Oduro has 7.5 PPG with 3.6 RPG. Cam’Ron Brown’s also chipped in a team-high 2.4 APG to lead Coppin State in the assist department up to this point in the year. As a team, Coppin State is averaging 57.1 PPG on 36.2% shooting from the field, 27.3% from behind the three-point line and 66.9% from the foul line so far this season.
Norfolk State Recap
The Norfolk State Spartans come into this game looking to build on a 73-64 win over Delaware State last time out to improve to 11-7 on the year. After this game, Norfolk State will go back on the road for a game against the Morgan State Bears.
Spartans Win Back-To-Back Games and 5 Of Last 6
Brian Moore Jr. leads the Spartans in scoring with 18.7 PPG along with 3.8 RPG and 2.8 APG while Christian Ings has 12.6 PPG with a team-high 3.6 APG to lead the Spartans in the assist department. Jalen Myers also has 10.6 PPG with a team-high 5.1 RPG to lead Norfolk State in rebounding to make up the trio of double-digit scorers for Norfolk State up to this point in the year. As a team, Norfolk State is averaging 74.4 PPG on 48.1% shooting from the field, 34.9% from behind the three point line and 76.7% from the foul line so far this season.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Coppin State has lost each of its last 10 games following a home loss.
- Norfolk State has won 19 of its last 20 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Norfolk State's last eight games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Each of Coppin State's last three road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 126 or fewer points.
Coppin State vs. Norfolk State Prediction
I’m on the under here. I just can’t lay this big number with Norfolk State, but I don’t trust Coppin State enough even with a boatload of points. What I do know is that outputs like the one that Coppin State had against South Carolina State don’t happen often for Coppin State and Norfolk State is still a really sound MEAC defense. I think this is going to come in under the number here.
Chris’s Pick Under 134
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
